Art & Design Teacher

Acorn Care and Education; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a passionate Art & Design Teacher to join their team. This role focuses on supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The successful candidate will deliver inspiring lessons, encourage self-expression, and adapt teaching to meet individual needs. The position offers a competitive salary of £39,000 to £42,000 per annum and is part of a 4-Day Working Week trial, promoting a better work/life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Passion for inclusive, student-centred education.
• Experience in teaching Art & Design.
• Experience within a SEN or alternative provision (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver inspiring Art & Design lessons.
• Encourage self-expression and develop technical skills.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate records of progress.
• Support pupils in preparing for qualifications.

Skills

Innovative teaching methods

Excellent communication

Classroom management

Empathy

Education

QTLS or QTS

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title

Art & Design Teacher

Location

Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3AY

Salary

£39,000 – £42,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours

37.5 hours per week | Monday 8:00am–4:00pm | Tuesday to Friday 8:30am–4:30pm

Contract

Permanent | Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Art & Design Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative educator who is passionate about helping pupils express themselves, develop confidence, and achieve meaningful outcomes through the arts.

Our school supports young people with additional social, emotional, and mental health needs. Many pupils thrive best through practical, creative, and hands‑on learning opportunities — making Art & Design a crucial part of their development and self‑expression.

You’ll

• Design and deliver inspiring Art & Design lessons across a range of mediums
• Encourage self‑expression while developing pupils’ technical and creative skills
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs and abilities
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued
• Maintain accurate records of progress, assessment, and achievement
• Support pupils in preparing for accredited qualifications where appropriate
• Collaborate with the wider teaching team to contribute to whole‑school creativity and enrichment

Who We’re Looking For

You’re an innovative, passionate teacher with the vision and empathy to help every pupil succeed. You bring energy, patience, and positivity to your classroom — and you’re ready to use art as a tool for connection, growth, and self‑belief.

You will have

• QTLS or QTS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills / Qualified Teacher Status)
• Experience teaching Art & Design
• A passion for inclusive, student‑centred education
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Experience within a SEN or alternative provision (desirable but not essential)

If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of artists and designers while helping young people rediscover a love of learning, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

Glebedale School is a special needs school which provides provision for ages 7 years and upwards. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH pupils, and our curriculum has a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development. Our school aims to help pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to become capable future citizens.

We provide education to 30 pupils from the Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire areas. At our last Ofsted in December 2022, we were rated “Good”.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Acorn Education

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.